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Taupō Drift - Club Circuit
09 August 2025
From $250
Taupō Drift - Club Circuit
06 September 2025
From $250

Ready to send it sideways? Taupō Drift is here – your opportunity to get your car out on track in a safe, controlled environment designed for drifters of all levels.

Drivers will be split into groups, considering the different abilities of the drivers and cars:

  • Road Car
  • Caged Car - Novice
  • Caged Car - Advanced

All sessions are 20 minutes long, giving each entrant five 20 minute sessions on track.

Please scroll down to book and to read the Things You Need to Know.

Important Information

  • Introductory offer - $250
  • This is a day for car enthusiasts to drift on a track
  • Tyres must be treaded radial tyres, NO semi-slick or slick tyres allowed
  • No passengers or tandems in your first session of the day. Scroll down for passenger information.
  • Only tandem if both parties have agreed to it and you are confident in your ability to do so

Bookings are essential and must be made by 4pm the day prior via the online booking process. Walk-ins will NOT be accepted

For any inquiries, please contact track@taupomp.co.nz or you can call the office on 07 376 5033

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PASSENGERS

Please read below information if you wish to have a passenger

  • Passengers are only permitted in fully roll caged cars with side intrusion bars; they are NOT permitted in cars with bolt in cages or half cages.  
  • Passengers are not permitted for the purpose of creating income, not for financial gain.

Passengers must;

  • Be a minimum of 148cm tall
  • Complete a TMP indemnity form
  • Be issued with a TMP passenger wrist band
  • Must wear approved safety gear to TMP standard
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PARTNERS

Get your car out on track in a safe and controlled environment at Taupō Drift track days!

Please support our Taupō Drift Partners:

  • Star Insurance, your insurance specialists. Visit their website here.

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How it works

Drivers will be split into groups, considering the different abilities of the drivers and cars: Road car, Caged Car Novice, Caged Car Advanced.

7:30AM

Track gates open

8:00AM

Registration begins

8:30AM

Compulsory drivers briefing

9:30AM

First session begins. All sessions are 20 minutes long and run throughout the day

Things you need to know

Safety

You must hold a minimum of an NZTA restricted civil car licence or a valid MSNZ competition licence (make sure to bring this with you on the day)
Electric cars are not permitted on Taupo DRIFT track days
Front wheel drive or four wheel drive cars are not permitted
This is an alcohol and drug free event, random testing may apply.

Tyres

Tyres must be treaded radial tyres
NO semi-slick or slick tyres allowed

What to wear

Frontal Head Restraints (FHR) are mandatory for all vehicles with a 4-point harness or greater. There are many tethered devices that are acceptable, e.g. Hans, NecksGen, Simpson Hybrid, etc.
For Factory Standard cars (lap diagonal belts), a foam neck brace, helmet, fire retardant race suit, and closed in shoes are required.
For Modified Vehicles (roll cage, 4-point harness, etc.), a FHR, helmet, fire retardant race suit, fire retardant shoes and fire retardant gloves are required.
Flame proof cotton overalls are not acceptable.
Must be a car-rated helmet (motorcycle helmets are not acceptable).

Customer reviewS

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FAQS

Track Info
  • TAUPŌ DRIFT is on the Club Circuit
  • Entry is via the Centennial Drive Club Circuit gates only
  • Support vehicles and trailers are not permitted to be left in the pit lane
Is this a competitive event?

NO, it is designed to be a relaxed grass roots event for enthusiasts to drift their cars in a safe controlled environment

Can I change the category I am in on the day?

Yes, however only if you want to change to a different skill level, just speak to our Track Controller. If groups aren’t full, then they will discuss this will you

What if it rains or I can’t attend the day I have booked?

If the weather is unsafe to drive in, we will postpone/cancel the Drift Day and will send out an email with the rescheduled Drift Day. There are no refunds or reschedules available if a customer does not attend or they start and then leave part way through the day.

Can I take a passenger?

Yes, if your car is fully caged with side intrusion bars, see details under “Important Information” above

What licence do I need to drive on a drift day?

Minimum of a current valid New Zealand restricted drivers’ licence (either restricted or full licence). The drivers licence needs to be sighted by our track staff, photos will not be accepted

Can I book for another driver?

NO, each driver must book for themselves

Can I sell/give someone else my booking?

NO, bookings are non-transferable between drivers

What tyres can I use?

Tyres must be treaded radial tyres, NO semi-slick or slick tyres allowed

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